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Philadelphia 76ers 106-93 Boston Celtics: The Margins Went Against Boston Celtics | Playoffs

Philadelphia 76ers 106-93 Boston Celtics. eFG: 50%-49%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

April 30, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Boston Celtics πŸ˜” Unlucky (-17) | Philadelphia 76ers 😏 Lucky (+17)

Philadelphia 76ers 106 - 93 Boston Celtics (Playoffs). Philadelphia 76ers shot 50% eFG, Boston Celtics shot 49% eFG. The data says Boston Celtics deserved better in this playoff game.

The Data

StatPhiladelphia 76ersBoston Celtics
Final10693
FG39-89 (44%)36-86 (42%)
3PT11-33 (33%)12-41 (29%)
FT17-19 (89%)9-16 (56%)
eFG%50.0%48.8%
Rebounds (off)48 (8)46 (8)
Assists2218
Turnovers1213
Steals77
Blocks63
Fouls1518

Key Signals

- Boston Celtics won the efficiency battle (50% vs 49% eFG) but lost

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Boston Celtics -17 (Unlucky) | Philadelphia 76ers +17 (Lucky)

Boston Celtics were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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